InnerWorkings, Inc. announced that Donald W. Pearson has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 10, 2019. In this role, Mr. Pearson will oversee the financial operations and partner with the company's business leaders to ensure InnerWorkings' business strategy and operational plans drive significant shareholder value. Mr. Pearson brings a wealth of financial leadership to the executive team, with more than 25 years of experience driving operational, financial, and commercial excellence in global public and private companies.

Most recently, Mr. Pearson served as Chief Financial Officer of private-equity owned global packaging company BWAY Corporation, before its sale to Stone Canyon Industries. Pearson will replace interim Chief Financial Officer, Chip Hodgkins, who is leaving the company effective January 15, 2019 to launch a new commercial litigation investment firm, Statera Capital. Statera provides financial solutions to law firms and other organizations addressing complex legal challenges.